Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Education was held on
Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, in Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Florence Shapiro

Senator Dan Patrick

Senator Leticia Van de Putte

Senator Royce West

Senator Wendy Davis

Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.

Senator Steve Ogden

Senator Kel Seliger

Senator Tommy Williams

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m. The
following business was transacted:

Senator Shapiro made opening remarks to the Committee.

The chair called the following invited witnesses to provide
testimony on Interim Charge 5: Study the efficacy of immersion versus
dual-language instruction of English as a second language students. Make
recommendations for improving programs and instituting best practices. See
attached list.

The chair called the following invited witnesses to provide
testimony on Interim Charge 8: Monitor the implementation of legislation
addressed by the Senate Committee on Education, 81st Legislature, Regular and
Called Sessions, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to
improve, enhance, and/or complete implementation. Review the implementation of
legislation related to the state's accountability system including the revised
dropout rate calculation, textbooks, and the virtual school network.
Specifically, monitor the following: HB 2488, relating to open-source
textbooks, and HB 4294, relating to textbooks and the use of technology; and SB
174, relating to an accountability system for educator preparation programs. See
attached list.

The chair called persons who
registered as public witnesses to provide testimony on the interim committee
charges. See attached list.

The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business,
at 12:43 p.m. Senator Shapiro moved that the Committee stand recessed subject
to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.